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Lobipes

Lobipes

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A group of small water birds like the red-necked phalarope that feed in shallow water
  • noun
  • Specialized
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  • Red-necked phalaropes, belonging to the genus Lobipes, can often be seen in Arctic breeding grounds.

Examples

  • Scientists observed a flock of Lobipes feeding in the shallow marsh waters.

  • The Lobipes genus is known for its members' unusual swimming behaviors.

  • Look at that Lobipes!

  • I saw a Lobipes at the lake yesterday.

  • Red-necked phalaropes, belonging to the genus Lobipes, can often be seen in Arctic breeding grounds.

  • Scientists observed a flock of Lobipes feeding in the shallow marsh waters.

  • The Lobipes genus is known for its members' unusual swimming behaviors.

Surface Forms

Lobipes singular
Lobipeses plural

Etymology

Lobipes comes from two Latin parts: lobus 'lobe', a rounded part, and -pes 'foot'. So Lobipes means 'lobe-foot', which fits these small wading birds because their toes are lobed and help them swim.